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Bihar polls: Prashant Kishor to contest, announces candidates

Bihar polls: Prashant Kishor to contest, announces candidates

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor announces his participation in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections, with the candidate list to be revealed on October 9. He predicts a significant vote share for his party and claims it will be Nitish Kumar's last election as Chief Minister.

Vroom: Where Kids Can Learn About Cars...

Vroom: Where Kids Can Learn About Cars...

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Vroom, which was conceptualised by MuSo and executed in partnership with Vikram Mehta, CEO of Planet Auto, is more than a car show, it is an educational pit stop that promises to ignite a lifelong interest in engineering, mechanics, and design.

Meet Modi's new family member, 'Deepjyoti' at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg

Meet Modi's new family member, 'Deepjyoti' at 7, Lok Kalyan Marg

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Modi also shared a video of himself spending time with the calf at his residence.

A Day at Mumbai's Museum of Solutions

A Day at Mumbai's Museum of Solutions

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

MUSO is more than a museum; it is a vibrant, innovative playground that fosters curiosity.

Ex-MD duped of Rs 70L for 'aiding' Pahalgam terrorists

Ex-MD duped of Rs 70L for 'aiding' Pahalgam terrorists

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

The fraudsters threatened the victim, claiming that ATS Delhi had conducted a search operation in Mumbai in connection with the Pahalgam terror attack, and that his name had surfaced alongside those of builders, industrialists, and bureaucrats.

Friday prayers pass off peacefully in Bareilly amid tight security

Friday prayers pass off peacefully in Bareilly amid tight security

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Security was beefed up in Bareilly after violence following Friday prayers the previous week. Prayers passed off peacefully with heavy security presence and appeals for peace from religious leaders. Restrictions remained in place and arrests were made in connection with the previous violence.

Revealed: Who advised Lalu to make Rabri CM in his place

Revealed: Who advised Lalu to make Rabri CM in his place

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

An excerpt from a new book reveals the behind-the-scenes story of how Rabri Devi unexpectedly became the Chief Minister of Bihar in 1997, replacing Lalu Prasad Yadav.

Yamuna floodwater causes massive traffic jams in Delhi

Yamuna floodwater causes massive traffic jams in Delhi

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Yamuna floodwater caused massive traffic jams in Delhi, disrupting morning rush-hour traffic and leaving commuters stranded for hours. Key stretches like Kashmere Gate, Ring Road, and Kalindi Kunj were heavily congested.

Man kills wife, mother-in-law with scissors over birthday gifts

Man kills wife, mother-in-law with scissors over birthday gifts

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

A man has been arrested in Delhi's Rohini for allegedly murdering his wife and mother-in-law following a dispute over gifts exchanged during his son's birthday celebration.

Heavy rain batters Delhi, causes waterlogging; 2 killed

Heavy rain batters Delhi, causes waterlogging; 2 killed

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Heavy rains lashed Delhi, leading to a red alert, traffic snarls, and waterlogging. The IMD predicts continued rainfall.

SC asks Centre to vacate ex-CJI Chandrachud's residence

SC asks Centre to vacate ex-CJI Chandrachud's residence

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

In an unprecedented move, the Supreme Court administration has written to the Centre for vacating the official residence of the Chief Justice of India at Krishna Menon Marg in New Delhi, noting that the current occupant ex-CJI D Y Chandrachud has stayed beyond the permissible period.

Maratha quota stir: Jarange in Mumbai; major roads shut

Maratha quota stir: Jarange in Mumbai; major roads shut

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

The Eastern Freeway, Sion-Panvel highway, V N Purav Road, P D'Mello Road, Wallchand Hirachand Marg, Dr Dadabhai Nauroji Road and Hajarimal Somani Road will be closed for all types of vehicular traffic except emergency service vehicles, said the official.

'People Know Gandhi As Villain Or Hero'

'People Know Gandhi As Villain Or Hero'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

'They are clueless about the man on the currency notes.' 'They have been fed with WhatsApp forwards, so either Gandhi is vilified or deified. There's nothing in between.'

Centre provides Z category security cover to Delhi CM

Centre provides Z category security cover to Delhi CM

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has been accorded 'Z' category VIP security cover by the Union government following an attack on her. The CRPF has taken charge of her security, providing round-the-clock protection.

Maratha quota protest cripples Mumbai; rail, road traffic hit

Maratha quota protest cripples Mumbai; rail, road traffic hit

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

A Maratha protest in Mumbai caused significant traffic disruptions, particularly in the southern and eastern parts of the city, impacting office-goers and students. Train services were also affected.

Ex-CJI Chandrachud vacates official residence after row

Ex-CJI Chandrachud vacates official residence after row

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

A controversy had arisen over his stay at the official residence of CJI at 5, Krishna Menon Marg, New Delhi, beyond permissible time.

First Look: Inside Kartavya Bhavan, the new seat of govt

First Look: Inside Kartavya Bhavan, the new seat of govt

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

Construction of all ten buildings of the Common Central Secretariat (CCS) is slated for completion in the next 22 months. Several ministries currently housed in Shastri Bhavan, Krishi Bhavan, Nirman Bhavan, and Udyog Bhavan will begin relocating to four new locations. The first building, Kartavya Bhavan, will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

'To make it harder for...': Vance on Trump's tariffs on India

'To make it harder for...': Vance on Trump's tariffs on India

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Vance also hinted that the US may drop additional tariffs on countries if the US make a deal with Russia, and also apply more tariffs on the countries to bring this war to a close.

Shubhanshu's gift to Modi during their meeting revealed

Shubhanshu's gift to Modi during their meeting revealed

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Modi welcomed Shukla, who was wearing an ISRO astronaut's jacket, with a warm hug and walked with him with his arm on the astronaut's shoulder.

Opposition to name joint VP candidate on Tuesday, South face-off likely

Opposition to name joint VP candidate on Tuesday, South face-off likely

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Opposition parties are expected to announce their joint vice-presidential candidate, potentially leading to a 'south versus south' contest. Meetings and discussions have been held to finalize the candidate, with names from Tamil Nadu being considered. The opposition aims to field a non-political figure with national standing.

Mumbai man falls to death from 18th floor while defecating

Mumbai man falls to death from 18th floor while defecating

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

He sat to defecate on the edge of a shaft near a lift but lost his balance and plunged into a pit on the ground floor, the official said.

Modi And The Art Of Practising External Affairs

Modi And The Art Of Practising External Affairs

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

'Personalities are temporary, policies provide for stability.' 'With the former, when personalities change so does the nature of the relationship.' 'Policies and structures, on the other hand, are idiot-proof, as well as maverick-resistant,' explains Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Modi inaugurates Kartavya Bhavan, the new seat of govt

Modi inaugurates Kartavya Bhavan, the new seat of govt

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan, the first of ten Common Central Secretariat buildings, aiming to consolidate ministries for improved efficiency. The building will house several key ministries, relocating them from older, outdated structures.

Teens forced into oral sex over non-payment on loan

Teens forced into oral sex over non-payment on loan

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Two teenage male friends, one of them a minor, have allegedly been stripped and forced to indulge in unnatural sex by some persons over non-payment of money in Mumbai, police said on Tuesday.

'Well-planned conspiracy': Delhi CM Rekha Gupta attacked

'Well-planned conspiracy': Delhi CM Rekha Gupta attacked

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

According to a senior police officer, the man has been detained and further inquiry is underway.

Torrential rains cripple Delhi traffic; key roads flooded

Torrential rains cripple Delhi traffic; key roads flooded

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

Heavy overnight rain and morning showers caused widespread waterlogging and traffic congestion in Delhi, leaving commuters stranded and facing significant delays.

European embassy staffer behind anti-Netanyahu posters in Delhi

European embassy staffer behind anti-Netanyahu posters in Delhi

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

The incident came to light at around 7.30 am on May 29, when personnel from the Chanakyapuri police station noticed two such posters on electricity poles near the Carmel Convent School on Malcha Marg and the American Embassy School, he said.

Chandrachud reveals why he overstayed in CJI's residence

Chandrachud reveals why he overstayed in CJI's residence

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Former Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud addresses the controversy surrounding his continued stay at his official residence after retirement, citing his daughters' medical needs and ongoing efforts to move to suitable accommodation.

Tharoor, Tewari out as Cong picks new speakers for Op Sindoor debate

Tharoor, Tewari out as Cong picks new speakers for Op Sindoor debate

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Sources said the party has picked up some other leaders who will represent it during the 16-hour debate.

Several Delhi, B'luru schools get 'bombs in black plastic bags' mail

Several Delhi, B'luru schools get 'bombs in black plastic bags' mail

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

An official said that multiple schools in the national capital received these bomb threats. This is the fourth such day this week when schools in the capital received bomb threats.

Cong distances itself from Tharoor's article lauding Modi

Cong distances itself from Tharoor's article lauding Modi

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

The Congress on Tuesday distanced itself from party MP Shashi Tharoor's remarks in an article in which he stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's energy, dynamism and willingness to engage remained a 'prime asset' for India on the global stage.

Rebuilt British-era south Mumbai bridge named after Op Sindoor

Rebuilt British-era south Mumbai bridge named after Op Sindoor

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

The east-west connector, earlier known as the Carnac Bridge and named after former Bombay Province governor James Rivett Carnac, who held the office from 1839 to 1841, has been rechristened as 'Sindoor Bridge' (after Operation Sindoor).

Buddhist group vandalises road names after Muslim rulers

Buddhist group vandalises road names after Muslim rulers

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Members of a Buddhist outfit allegedly vandalised road signboards named after Mughal and Delhi Sultanate rulers in Lutyens' Delhi on Friday. The Bharatiya Baudh Sangh members covered the signboards that come under the jurisdiction of the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) with black spray paint. Veer Savarkar Marg was pasted over the signboard of Shahjahan Road, Ahilya Bai Marg was pasted over Tughlaq Lane, Maharishi Valmiki Marg was pasted over Akbar Road and Balasaheb Thackeray Marg over Humayun Road. The incident follows the March 20 defacement of Akbar Road's signboard by unidentified individuals protesting the alleged vandalism of Maharana Pratap's statue at Kashmiri Gate ISBT.

Rahul Gandhi's 'photo' on sanitary pads: IYC files complaints

Rahul Gandhi's 'photo' on sanitary pads: IYC files complaints

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

The Indian Youth Congress has filed police complaints in multiple states alleging a "coordinated and defamatory" digital campaign targeting Rahul Gandhi and undermining the dignity of women, following a row over his image on sanitary pad packets to be distributed in Bihar.

Carnac Bridge renamed 'Sindoor Bridge' to honour military op: Fadnavis

Carnac Bridge renamed 'Sindoor Bridge' to honour military op: Fadnavis

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

The reconstructed Carnac Road Over Bridge in Mumbai has been renamed 'Sindoor Bridge' as a tribute to the Indian military's 'Operation Sindoor'. The bridge, rebuilt after being declared unsafe, aims to ease traffic congestion in south Mumbai.

SEE: 'Are you happy?': Kohli breaks silence after Test exit

SEE: 'Are you happy?': Kohli breaks silence after Test exit

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Virat Kohli visited Vrindavan on Tuesday with his wife, Anushka Sharma, to seek blessings from spiritual leader Shri Premanand Govind Sharan Ji Maharaj.

Did Pak assure US it would act against terrorists?

Did Pak assure US it would act against terrorists?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

In response to a question on President Donald Trump offering to "mediate" on the issue of Kashmir, Bruce said, "Well, I - obviously, I can't speak to what's on the mind or the plans of the President. What I do know is that I think we all recognise that President Trump in each step that he takes, it's made to solve generational differences between countries, generational war."

Show Of Sindoor At Modi's Patna Road Show

Show Of Sindoor At Modi's Patna Road Show

Rediff.com30 May 2025

'Sindoor symbolises our culture, honour and dignity. Modiji has acted rightly against Pakistan by naming it Operation Sindoor.'

'Proud of you': Modi meets MPs back after global outreach

'Proud of you': Modi meets MPs back after global outreach

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said he was proud of the manner in which the multi-party delegations presented India's views in various countries on the need to eradicate the menace of terrorism following the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor.

Tharoor heaps praise on Modi in article shared by PMO

Tharoor heaps praise on Modi in article shared by PMO

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's energy, dynamism and willingness to engage remains a 'prime asset' for India on the global stage but deserves greater backing, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor said on Monday, in remarks that are likely to irk his party and widen the growing cracks in his ties with its leadership.